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Page 1 User Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents What’s in the box? ......................3 Introduction ........................4 Specifications ........................ 5 Getting Started ......................7 System requirements ....................7 Physical set-up ......................7 Installing the drivers ....................8 PC: instructions for installation of AMCAP driver: ..........8 MAC: instructions for installation of webcam monitor driver ......10 Functionality........................
Page 3: What's In The Box
What’s in the box? • Credential Cam with USB cord (1) • Notebook/Mac book clip (2) • Desktop stand (3) • LCD/iMac clip (4) • Cord wrap (5) • Lens protective pouch/lens cleaner, Webcam carry pouch (6) • Driver/software CD (7) •...
Page 4: Introduction
Credential Cam. The Credential Cam can be used for a number of different purposes, which will be run through in this manual including, but not limited to: Video email/capture, editing, and special effects using the webcam monitor/AmCap applications;...
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications Compatibility PC and Mac Min Operating Windows® XP, Vista, 7 Mac OSC 10.4.3 or higher, G3, G4, G5 and Intel Macs System Video Capture Full HD 2MP. Up to 5MP by interpolation Still Capture Image Full HD 2MP. Up to 8MP by interpolation Lens 5 Layer glass 2.0 MP resolution Plug and play for Windows XP SP2 and Vista, Mac OSX 10.4.3...
Page 6 Video Input Motion sensor software, automatic face tracking technology software compatible with driver. Peripheral Devices CD-ROM, Graphics card Image Focus Length 5cm – infinity Brightness/Contrast Automatic color compensation and brightness adjustment Dynamic Range Greater than 72 db Warranty 12 month warranty Specifications...
Page 7: Lcd/Imac
Getting Started System requirements • Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 • Pentium III 300 (Pentium III 500 recommended), Celeron, AMD Athlon processor • 512 MB RAM (or minimum OS requirement, whichever is higher) • 200 MB free hard drive space •...
Page 8: Installing The Drivers
The AMCAP driver allows the user to utilize a great number of features, such as facetracking, zoom, video recording, image capture, image manipulation, and more Plug the Credential Cam webcam into a USB port (not through a USB hub) and set position. (See page 7 for options.) The Webcam should install automatically with notification appearing in the bottom right hand corner of your screen notifying you that the device is ready to use.
Page 9 Open AMCAP through the desktop shortcut or the Windows Start Bar – look for AMCap under the VIMICRO USB 2.0 UVC Camera folder. If the Credential Cam is not automatically selected, do so in the Devices menu. Select Venus USB 2.0 Camera. Be sure to also select Microphone (Venus USB 2.0 Camera).
Page 10: Mac: Instructions For Installation Of Webcam Monitor Driver
The Credential Cam is plug-and-play for all Mac users. No driver is required; however, for added functionality you may install the included Webcam Monitor driver. Plug the Credential Cam webcam into a USB port (not through a USB hub) and set position.
Page 11 To alter the video and audio settings go to the Monitor menu. Here you will find the video and sound settings as well as the image size controls and recording options. vii. To select the Credential Cam webcam click Video Settings > Source and select Venus USB2.0 Camera. Getting started: Mac...
Page 12 viii. To adjust image quality/speed of frames, select the Compression tab and adjust accordingly. A higher image quality will reduce the video speed and vice versa. To setup the microphone, select Monitor > Sound Settings. Under the Source tab, select Venus USB 2.0 Camera. When you tap or talk into the microphone, the level bars should rise and fall.
Page 13 To manually adjust the focus, turn the focus ring at the front of the webcam. Getting started: Mac...
Page 14: Functionality
Functionality AmCap (PC) AMCap can perform a range of functions. You may first want to get the basic settings sorted. Changing the settings To adjust the video settings, such as contrast and brightness, click on Video Capture Filter under the Options menu. Select the Video Proc Amp tab. Click Apply once the desired changes have been made.
Page 15 Get Image icon used to capture still images. After the image appears on your screen, you can save by clicking File > Save. Please note that in order for this to function correctly, you will have to select RGB Format in the Color Space box in the Preferences menu.
Page 16 To start recording, click on Start Capture under the Capture menu. To stop recording (if a time limit has not been set or if you want to finish recording early) click on Stop Capture, under the Capture menu. To find the video file you just recorded, go the folder that you chose the video file to be saved and the video file will be there in .avi format.
Page 17: Webcam Monitor (Mac)
Webcam Monitor (Mac) Changing the settings To adjust settings, such as saturation, brightness, and contrast, select Monitor > Video Settings > Adjustments. Capturing still images and videos The Camgrabber application is included in the software bundle. This can be used to capture still images.
Page 18: The Video Will Now Begin Recording And Can Be Stopped At The Users Prompt
The video will now begin recording and can be stopped at the user’s prompt. The video will now be saved at the selected location with an image. Special effects To utilize a range of special effects, we recommend you use the Camtwist application that is included in the software bundle.
Page 19: Chat Programs
Chat Programs The Credential Cam is compatible with all major chat programs. Find instructions on how to get started with some of these programs below. MSN/Windows Live Messenger Log in to the chat program, ensuring that any other programs using the webcam are closed.
Page 20 Otherwise, click Finish. To use the webcam, select Actions > Video > Show my Webcam. Your Credential Cam webcam is now ready to be used with MSN/Windows Live Messenger! Chat programs: PC...
Page 21: Skype
Skype Log in to Skype. Select Options from the Tools menu. Select Video Settings > Venus USB 2.0 Camera from the webcam dropdown list. Select Preview. Ensure Enable Skype Video is selected. Just below the Webcam Selection box, click Webcam Settings to adjust brightness, contrast, etc.
Page 22 To test the microphone, click Save, close the Options box, and re-open it to the same menu. The audio bar under the Microphone Selection box should rise and fall as you speak. Save any modifications Your Credential Cam webcam is now ready to be used with Skype! Chat programs: PC...
Page 23: Yahoo Messenger
Yahoo Messenger Sign in to Yahoo Messenger. Select My Webcam from the Messenger menu. In the My Webcam window, select Preferences under the File menu. Then select Camera Source. Click the arrow on the dropdown menu and select Venus USB 2.0 Camera. Click Ok.
Page 24 Click Next. Talk into the microphone. The volume bar should rise and fall and a confirmation message will appear at the bottom as shown below. Click Next to test the speakers, and then click Finish. Your Credential Cam webcam is now ready to be used with Yahoo Messenger! Chat programs: PC...
Page 25: Mac
Venus USB 2.0 Camera. To set up the microphone, select the Audio tab > Venus USB 2.0 Camera from the Audio Input dropdown menu. Your Credential Cam webcam is now ready to be used with Skype! Chat programs: Mac...
Page 26: Ichat
The V4 is plug and play with iChat AV. Open iChat and log in. To setup the Credential Cam, select Preferences under the iChat menu. Under the Audio/Video tab, select Venus USB 2.0 Camera from both the Camera and Microphone dropdown menus.
Page 27: Troubleshooting/Faqs
How do I adjust basic settings such as brightness and sharpness? Generally, each piece of software that the Credential Cam can be used with will have a webcam settings option. If you are using Webcam Monitor/Amcap, please refer to page 14 of this manual.
Page 28 Absolutely! You will just need to make sure that you have the minimum system requirements. What size is the webcam? Approximately 78mm x 30mm. What warranty does the Credential Cam come with? The Credential Cam comes with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Please refer page 29 of this manual for more information. Troubleshooting/FAQs...
Page 29: Cleaning And Handling
Cleaning and Handling To clean the outside of the Credential Cam and its components, use a soft, lint-free cloth that has been slightly dampened. Ensure the Credential Cam and the components are unplugged and that you avoid getting any moisture in any of the openings.